Transmission Fluid Cooler: Notes
MATERIALS
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| MERCON® V Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-5-QM |
MERCON® V |
CAUTION:
Whenever a transmission has been disassembled to install new parts or the installation of a new or remanufactured transmission has been installed, new transmission fluid coolers, either in-tank, auxiliary or oil to air (OTA), if equipped will need to be installed. Using a suitable torque converter/fluid cooler cleaner, clean and backflush the transmission fluid cooler tubes.
CAUTION:
Use only clean automatic transmission fluid specified for this transmission. Do not use supplemental fluid additives, treatments or cleaning agent. The use of these materials may affect transmission operation and result in internal damage to the transmission
NOTE:
Cleaning and backflushing the transmission fluid cooling system, along with following all the normal cleaning and inspection procedures as outlined in this article during disassembly and reassembly, will keep contamination from re-entering the transmission and causing a repeat repair.
When internal wear or damage has occurred in the transmission, metal particles, clutch plate material or band material may have been carried into the transmission fluid cooler. These contaminants are a major cause of recurring transmission concerns and must be removed from the system before the transmission is put back in use.
When evidence of transmission fluid contamination (for example, metal particles, clutch plate material or band material) is found in the cooling system, the transmission fluid cooler flow test should be carried out.